Dumfries public meetings in 2025

Town of Dumfries Town Council

The Dumfries Town Council will hold a public hearing on two ordinances: one setting procedures for public-private partnerships and another requiring personal interest disclosures by officials. The meeting also includes presentations from The Rose Gaming Resort and the Town Treasurer, along with a consent agenda for grant support and a stream restoration agreement.

• Public hearing on ordinance for public-private partnership procedures
• Public hearing on ordinance requiring personal interest disclosures by officials
• Presentation from The Rose Gaming Resort
• Request for letters of support for FY32 CMAQ/RSTP grants for roads and sidewalk studies
• Approval of Quantico Creek Phase II Stream Restoration agreement

Town of Dumfries Town Council

The Town Council will conduct public hearings regarding spot blight ordinances and the issuance of general obligation and refunding bonds. The body is also considering a community benefits agreement framework and a legislative position opposing neighborhood slot machines.

• Public hearing on ordinance amending and recodifying Chapter 26, Article VI (Spot Blight)
• Public hearing on ordinance authorizing issuance and sale of general obligation and refunding bonds
• Resolution establishing community benefits agreement framework for business development
• Consideration of opposing legalization of neighborhood slot machines in 2026 Legislative Agenda
• Appointment of Garland Miller, Jr. as Town Treasurer

The Town Council voted 5-2 to amend a previously adopted motion, eliminating the directive authorizing the town manager to take all steps necessary to fully implement the agreement regarding Historic Dumfries. The town attorney stated the existing franchise agreement is not legally enforceable. The council also approved the consent agenda, a spot blight ordinance, and an ordinance authorizing the issuance of general obligation and refunding bonds.

• Amended prior motion to eliminate directive for town manager regarding Historic Dumfries (5-2)
• Approved consent agenda including resolutions for new positions, community benefits agreement framework, and appointing Garland Miller Jr. as Town Treasurer (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending Chapter 26, Article VI on Spot Blight (7-0)
• Approved ordinance authorizing issuance and sale of general obligation and refunding bonds (7-0)
• Tabled item on opposing legalization of neighborhood slot machines (7-0)
• Approved minutes of October 21, 2025 meeting (7-0)
• Approved minutes of October 28, 2025 work session (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Entered closed session for personnel and legal matters (7-0)

Town of Dumfries Town Council Work Session

The Town Council will hold a work session to receive presentations from the Director of Public Works, the Director of Recreation, Civic Engagement, and Tourism, and the President of Historic Dumfries Virginia, Inc.

• Presentation from Public Works Director
• Presentation from Recreation, Civic Engagement, and Tourism Director
• Presentation from Historic Dumfries Virginia, Inc. President

The Dumfries Town Council held a work session with presentations from the Director of Public Works, the Director of Recreation, and the President of Historic Dumfries Virginia, Inc. (HDVI). No formal decisions were made; the meeting was for information and discussion only. Topics included facility repairs, the transition of Merchant Park operations to the town, and HDVI's history and current operations.

• No formal decisions were made during the work session

Town of Dumfries Town Council

The Dumfries Town Council will hold public hearings on three proposed ordinances: one regulating drone use in town parks, another amending nuisance regulations, and a third adjusting noise ordinance exemptions. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of prior minutes, proclamations, and the Town Manager's report.

• Public hearing on ordinance regulating drone use in town parks
• Public hearing on ordinance amending Chapter 26, Article II (Nuisances)
• Public hearing on ordinance amending Sections 26-65 (Exemption from noise ordinance)

The Dumfries Town Council held a regular meeting on October 21, 2025, and approved three ordinances: one regulating drone use in town parks, one amending the nuisances chapter, and one amending the noise ordinance exemptions. All votes were unanimous (7-0). The council also received reports on the town's first AA- bond rating and police activity, and recognized proclamations for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

• Adopted ordinance regulating drone use in town parks (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending Chapter 26, Article II (Nuisances) (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending Section 26-65 (Exemption from noise ordinance) (7-0)
• Approved minutes of October 7, 2025 meeting (6-0, 1 abstention)

Town of Dumfries Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing to approve the FY25-26 Budget Amendment. The body will also consider scheduling public hearings for ordinances regarding drone use in parks, nuisances, noise exemptions, and spot blight.

• Public hearing for FY25-26 Budget Amendment
• Proposed ordinance regulating drone use within Town-owned parks
• Proposed amendment to Chapter 26, Article II (Nuisances)
• Proposed amendment to Section 26-65 (Exemption from noise ordinance)
• Proposed recodification of Chapter 26, Article VI (Spot Blight)

The Dumfries Town Council approved the FY25-26 budget amendment and adopted the 2026 Legislative Agenda, along with scheduling public hearings on drone, nuisance, noise, and spot blight ordinances. The meeting also included presentations from the school superintendent and legislative consultants, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved FY25-26 budget amendment (6-0)
• Adopted 2026 Legislative Agenda (6-0)
• Scheduled public hearing on drone ordinance
• Scheduled public hearing on nuisance ordinance amendment
• Scheduled public hearing on noise ordinance exemption amendment
• Scheduled public hearing on spot blight ordinance amendment

Town of Dumfries Town Council

The Town Council will consider several ordinance amendments regarding business and alcoholic beverage licenses, rental dwelling unit inspections, and vehicle parking on public property. The body will also review a budget amendment and a conditional use permit for a cultural arts site.

• Public hearing for CUP 2025-002 for Cultural Arts, Entertainment, and Events use at 3936 Lansing Court
• Public hearing on ordinances amending Business Licenses and Alcoholic Beverage Licenses
• Public hearing on repealing and amending rules for Identification and Inspection of Rental Dwelling Units
• Scheduling of a public hearing for the FY25-26 Budget Amendment
• Reappointment of Lawrence Nickerson, Kelvin Noye, and Philip Beisel to the Planning Commission

The Dumfries Town Council approved a $141,771 increase to the FY2026 All Funds Budget, including a $90,000 increase for a town-wide branding campaign and a reduction in gaming tax revenue projections due to the closure of Rosie's Gaming Emporium. The council also approved multiple ordinances, including a conditional use permit for a cultural arts venue, business license amendments, and changes to abandoned vehicle rules. A proposal to repeal the rental dwelling inspection ordinance was defeated.

• Approved FY26 budget amendment increasing All Funds Budget by $141,771 (7-0)
• Approved CUP 2025-002 for Cultural Arts, Entertainment, and Events use at 3936 Lansing Court (7-0)
• Approved ordinance amending business license sections 18-21, 18-24, 18-36 (7-0)
• Approved ordinance amending alcoholic beverage license section 18-61, omitting subparagraphs 5(G) and (I) (7-0)
• Approved ordinance amending special license provisions sections 18-62 through 18-77 (7-0)
• Approved ordinance amending abandoned vehicle rule, changing 48hrs to 72hrs (6-1, Fields no)
• Approved ordinance authorizing Town Manager to compromise/settle small claims (7-0)
• Repeal of rental dwelling inspection ordinance failed (0-7)

Town of Dumfries Town Council

The Town Council will hold public hearings on park regulations, the acceptance of gifts up to $200,000, and unsafe structure lien minimums. The body will also consider several first-reading ordinances regarding business and rental dwelling regulations.

• Ordinance authorizing Town Manager to accept gifts up to $200,000
• Ordinance regulating use of public and private parks, including drone use
• Proposed conditional use permit (CUP 2025-002) for Cultural Arts, Entertainment, and Events at 3936 Lansing Court
• Ordinance amending Chapter 14 minimum lien for unsafe structure violations
• Resolution adopting the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism

The Dumfries Town Council approved multiple ordinances, including regulations for public and private park use (with a drone provision removed), authorization for the Town Manager to accept gifts up to $200,000, and amendments to the Virginia Maintenance Code and lien provisions for unsafe structures. The council also adopted the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism and appointed seven members to the Economic Development Authority with staggered terms. All votes were unanimous among the six present members, with Councilman Peet absent for most items.

• Approved ordinance regulating use of parks, including enforcement and drone rules (6-0)
• Approved ordinance authorizing Town Manager to accept gifts up to $200,000 (6-0)
• Approved ordinance amending Chapter 14, Section 14-73 on liens for unpaid charges (6-0)
• Approved ordinance amending Chapter 14, Article IV (Virginia Maintenance Code) (6-0)
• Adopted resolution adopting IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism (6-0)
• Appointed 7 members to Economic Development Authority with staggered terms and $50 stipend per meeting (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda with 11 items including business license fee amendments and rental dwelling unit inspections (6-0)

Town of Dumfries Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing regarding amendments to the building sections of the Code of Ordinances. The body will also consider ordinances regarding park usage, rental dwelling inspections, and the acceptance of gifts.

• Public hearing on amending Article I of Chapter 14 (Building) of the Code of Ordinances
• Ordinance authorizing the Town Manager to accept gifts up to $200,000
• Resolution to name the former landfill site park 'The Dumfries Luke & Clarice Torian Overlook Park'
• Ordinance regulating the use of public and private parks in the town
• Ordinance amending Chapter 14 regarding identification and inspection of rental dwelling units

The Dumfries Town Council approved a consent agenda that included a resolution naming the new park at the former landfill site "The Dumfries Luke & Clarice Torian Overlook Park." The council also approved a $12,500 grant modification to Historic Dumfries Virginia, Inc., and several other resolutions and ordinances. The meeting was adjourned early due to a reported shooting at the Port of Dumfries, with the closed session continued to the next meeting.

• Approved resolution naming former landfill park 'The Dumfries Luke & Clarice Torian Overlook Park' (7-0)
• Approved $12,500 grant modification to Historic Dumfries Virginia, Inc. (6-0, Peet absent)
• Approved consent agenda including grant policy, MiFi lending policy, and school supply donations (7-0)
• Approved ordinance amending Chapter 14 building code sections 14-1 through 14-11 (7-0)
• Approved ordinance amending Chapter 14 to provide for violations and penalties (7-0)
• Approved minutes of July 1, 2025 meeting (7-0)
• Suspended citizen comment rule to allow comments on agenda topics, limited to 2 minutes (7-0)
• Closed session on appointments continued to September 2 meeting due to safety incident

Town of Dumfries Town Council

The Town Council will conduct public hearings regarding ordinances for emergency management and disorderly behavior. The body is also considering a conditional use permit for cultural arts and entertainment at 17715 Washington Street.

• Public hearing on ordinance establishing emergency management and services
• Public hearing on amending Code Section 2-31 regarding disorderly behavior
• Conditional Use Permit (CUP2025-001) for Cultural Arts, Entertainment, and Events Use at 17715 Washington Street
• Resolution to name the former landfill site park as 'Luke & Clarice Torian Overlook Park'
• Resolution to amend the Townwide Classification and Compensation System for new positions

The council voted unanimously to rescind its June 17 denial of a conditional use permit (CUP) for cultural arts, entertainment, and events use at 17715 Washington Street, then approved the permit. The council also approved ordinances amending disorderly behavior rules and establishing emergency management and services. A consent agenda item approving amendments to the townwide classification and compensation system was adopted. The council entered a closed session to discuss prospective EDA candidates and litigation, and later authorized a letter to Historic Dumfries.

• Rescinded June 17 denial of CUP2025-001 for 17715 Washington Street (7-0)
• Approved CUP for cultural arts, entertainment, and events use at 17715 Washington Street (7-0)
• Approved ordinance amending disorderly behavior code (7-0)
• Approved ordinance establishing emergency management and services (7-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including classification and compensation amendments (7-0)
• Approved motion to enter closed session for candidate and litigation discussion (7-0)
• Certified closed session compliance (7-0)
• Authorized letter to Historic Dumfries (6-1, Wood opposed)

Town of Dumfries Town Council

The Town Council will hold public hearings on the approval of the Town's Comprehensive Plan, the creation of a Planning Commission, and easements for Route 1. The agenda also includes consent items to schedule hearings on disorderly behavior and emergency management ordinances. Additionally, the council will hear a presentation from the Marine Corps and approve minutes from the June 3 meeting.

• Public hearing on the approval of the Town's Comprehensive Plan
• Public hearing on the approval of easements and dedication for Route 1
• Public hearing on an ordinance authorizing the creation of a Planning Commission
• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit CUP2025-001 for Cultural Arts, Entertainment, and Events Use at 17715 Washington Street
• Consent agenda item to schedule a public hearing on an ordinance amending disorderly behavior provisions

The Dumfries Town Council denied a Conditional Use Permit (CUP2025-001) for a Cultural Arts, Entertainment, and Events use at 17715 Washington Street, with a 4-3 vote against. The council also approved several ordinances, including amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, and voted to cancel and revamp the Farmer's Market. All other agenda items were approved unanimously.

• Denied CUP2025-001 for Cultural Arts, Entertainment, and Events use at 17715 Washington Street (4-3)
• Approved ordinance amending Chapter 1 to update Code of Virginia references (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance adopting County Animal Code provisions (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance for appointees to serve at pleasure of council (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance reauthorizing Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to the Comprehensive Plan (unanimous)
• Approved easements and dedications for Route 1 widening project (unanimous)
• Approved motion to cancel and revamp the Farmer's Market (unanimous)

Town of Dumfries Town Council

The Town Council will hold public hearings regarding a lease agreement for Suite 160 and updates to musical and entertainment festival ordinances. The body is also scheduling several future public hearings on the Town's Comprehensive Plan and various code amendments.

• Public hearing for a lease agreement with Alpha Medical & Behavioral Health for Suite 160
• Public hearing on an ordinance amending Chapter 6, Article III regarding Musical or Entertainment Festivals
• Scheduling a public hearing for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP2025-001) at 17715 Washington Street
• Scheduling a public hearing for the approval of the Town's Comprehensive Plan
• Scheduling a public hearing for easements and dedication for Route 1

The Dumfries Town Council approved a lease agreement with Alpha Medical & Behavioral Health for Suite 160, adopted an ordinance amending festival regulations, and approved a nondiscrimination policy. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included scheduling public hearings on several ordinances and the Comprehensive Plan. No items were discussed in closed session.

• Approved lease agreement with Alpha Medical & Behavioral Health for Suite 160 (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending Chapter 6, Article III on musical/entertainment festivals (5-0)
• Approved Nondiscrimination Policy and designated HR Administrator as appointed person (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including scheduling public hearings on ordinances, Comprehensive Plan, and Route 1 easements (5-0)
• Approved resolution supporting Historic Dumfries' application for Rosie's Give Back donation (5-0)

Town of Dumfries Town Council

The Town Council will consider proclamations for Clerks Week, Business Appreciation, Small Business Week, National Prevention Week, and Global Love Day. Action items include public hearings on authorizing the Town Manager to lease and donate town property to a public body, enter short-term leases, and amend ordinances for public dances and musical festivals. The consent agenda includes scheduling a public hearing for a lease agreement with Alpha Medical & Behavioral Health.

• Consent agenda: Schedule public hearing for lease agreement with Alpha Medical & Behavioral Health for Suite 160
• Public hearing: Authorize Town Manager to lease and donate town property to a public body of the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Public hearing: Ordinance authorizing Town Manager to enter short-term leases of certain public property
• Public hearing: Ordinance amending Chapter 6, Article IV (Public Dances) of the Town Code
• Public hearing: Ordinance amending Chapter 6, Article III (Musical or Entertainment Festivals) of the Town Code

The Dumfries Town Council approved ordinances authorizing the Town Manager to lease and donate town property and to enter into short-term leases of public property. It also approved an amended public dances ordinance treating political organizations as civic organizations for license exemptions. The musical/entertainment festivals ordinance was continued to a future meeting for further discussion on insurance and liability language.

• Approved ordinance authorizing Town Manager to lease and donate town property to a public body (25-ORD-14, unanimous)
• Approved ordinance authorizing Town Manager to enter into short-term leases of public property (25-ORD-15, unanimous)
• Approved amended public dances ordinance adding political organizations as civic organizations for license exemptions (25-ORD-16, unanimous)
• Continued public hearing on musical/entertainment festivals ordinance to a future meeting (unanimous)

Town Council

This meeting features proclamations, presentations (ACTS, Treasurer, lobbyist), and several consent agenda items including scheduling public hearings on property leases and ordinance updates. The main action items are public hearings on creating an Economic Development Authority and adopting the FY25-26 All Funds Budget and fee schedule. The meeting ends with a closed session for personnel and legal matters.

• Proclamations recognizing NAWBO, Autism Appreciation Month, Forest Park HS program, Earth Day, Arbor Day
• Presentation and overview of ACTS programs and services
• Treasurer's report for 3rd Quarter FY24-25
• Consent: resolutions supporting FY26 federal funding for Quantico Creek Flood Mitigation and Route 1 utility conversion
• Public hearings: ordinance creating Economic Development Authority and adopting FY25-26 budget and fee schedule

Town Council

The Dumfries Town Council will hold a discussion on the proposed FY2025-2026 All Funds Budget. No votes or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda consists solely of this budget discussion and procedural items.

• Discussion on the proposed FY2025-2026 All Funds Budget

The Dumfries Town Council held a budget work session to review the proposed FY2025-2026 All Funds Budget. Council directed staff to reduce the Wi-Fi line item to $50,000 and special events funding to $150,000, and to add splashpads as an unfunded project. Staff will revise the budget and bring it back with changes noted.

• Reduced Wi-Fi budget line to $50,000
• Reduced Special Events budget to $150,000
• Added splashpads as an unfunded project
• Requested breakdown of stormwater projects and funding from public works
• Requested breakdown of dues and subscriptions for each department

Dumfries Town Council and Planning Commission

The Dumfries Town Council and Planning Commission will hold a joint meeting to discuss the update of the Town of Dumfries Comprehensive Plan. The meeting consists solely of this discussion item, with no votes or public hearings scheduled. The agenda indicates only one substantive matter for deliberation.

• Discussion on the Town of Dumfries Comprehensive Plan Update.

The Dumfries Town Council and Planning Commission held a joint meeting to discuss the Town of Dumfries Comprehensive Plan Update, presented by planning staff and consultants. No formal decisions were made; the discussion focused on the plan's vision, goals, and policies. The Town Manager requested an implementation plan document, which the Planning Director agreed to prepare.

• Discussed Comprehensive Plan Update (no vote)
• Town Manager requested implementation plan document; Planning Director agreed to prepare it

Town Council

The Town Council will receive presentations on the amended FY25-26 Proposed Operating Budget and the creation of an Economic Development Authority. The body will also consider a lease agreement for Suite 250 with the Young Marines.

• Presentation of the FY25-26 Proposed Operating Budget, as amended
• Proposed ordinance creating an Economic Development Authority
• Public hearing for a Lease Agreement with the Young Marines for Suite 250
• Approval of the Grant and Award Policy
• Authorization for a professional environment services contract

The Dumfries Town Council approved the 2025 events calendar as amended, moving the holiday parade to November 22, 2025, and eliminating the July 12 Summer Concert Series. A motion to move the fall festival to October was not approved. The council also approved the consent agenda, including the Grant and Award Policy and a resolution authorizing the Town Manager to enter into a professional environmental services contract, and authorized the Town Manager to enter into a lease agreement with the Young Marines for Suite 250 at 17739 Main Street.

• Approved the agenda as amended, moving the events resolution to action items.
• Approved the March 18, 2025 Town Council meeting minutes.
• Approved the consent agenda, including the Grant and Award Policy and the professional environmental services contract resolution.
• Approved moving the holiday parade to November 22, 2025.
• Approved eliminating the July 12 Summer Concert Series.
• Denied a motion to move the fall festival to October on a Saturday.
• Approved the 2025 events calendar as amended.
• Approved authorizing the Town Manager to enter into a lease agreement with the Young Marines for Suite 250.

Town Council

The Dumfries Town Council will hold public hearings on several code amendments, including changes to council salaries, voting location for town elections, and real property tax exemptions. The agenda also includes a presentation of the FY2025-2026 budget, a resolution opposing federal cuts to school meal programs, and a consent item to schedule a budget adoption hearing. Proclamations recognize Beat Hunger Day, Procurement Month, and National Nutrition Month.

• Public hearing on ordinance amending council salaries (Chapter 2, Article III, Section 2.56)
• Public hearing on ordinance amending real property tax exemptions (Chapter 58, Article III, Section 58-57)
• Public hearing on resolution opposing federal funding cuts to school meals and nutrition programs
• Presentation of the FY2025-2026 Budget
• Consent agenda: schedule public hearing to adopt the FY25-26 All Funds Budget

The Dumfries Town Council received the FY2025-2026 proposed budget presentation and scheduled a budget work session for March 26, 2025, from 7pm to 8:30pm (6-1, Peet opposed). The council also approved several ordinances, including amendments to council salaries, general penalties, voting locations, real property tax exemptions, and a resolution opposing federal funding cuts to school meals. A citizen raised concerns about the Boys & Girls Club, stating safety issues and questioning the use of approximately $105,000 in town funds since 2015.

• Scheduled FY25-26 Budget Work Session for March 26, 2025 (6-1)
• Approved resolution opposing federal funding cuts to school meals (7-0)
• Approved ordinance amending general penalty, Chapter 1 Section 1.7 (7-0)
• Approved ordinance changing Town Election voting location, Chapter 2 Section 2.1 (7-0)
• Approved ordinance amending council salaries, Chapter 2 Section 2.56 (7-0)
• Approved ordinance authorizing Town Manager to accept street/ally easements (7-0)
• Approved ordinance designating Town Attorney as Town Code editor (7-0)
• Approved ordinance amending real property tax exemptions, Chapter 58 Section 58-57 (7-0)

Town Council

The Dumfries Town Council will receive presentations on splash pads, the Potomac Heritage Trail feasibility study, and the budget calendar, followed by budget requests from multiple community organizations. The consent agenda includes scheduling public hearings for amendments to the town code, including changes to council salaries and real property tax exemptions. No votes on these amendments are expected at this meeting.

• Presentation on Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail feasibility study
• Multiple budget requests from community organizations (e.g., Dumfries Slave Cemetery, Boys & Girls Club, NoVA United)
• Consent agenda: schedule public hearing to amend council salaries (Chapter 2, Article III, Section 2.56)
• Consent agenda: schedule public hearing to amend real property tax exemptions (Chapter 58, Article III, Section 58-57)
• Consent agenda: schedule public hearing to change voting location for town elections (Chapter 2, Article I, Section 2.1)

The Dumfries Town Council approved the consent agenda, which schedules six public hearings on matters including the Town Attorney's employment agreement, voting location changes, council salaries, and real property tax exemptions. The council also heard budget presentations from multiple non-profit organizations requesting funding for the FY25-26 fiscal year, though no funding decisions were made. A motion to limit proclamations to three per meeting failed due to lack of a second.

• Approved agenda with item J removed (6-0)
• Approved February 18, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda scheduling 6 public hearings (6-0)
• Motion to limit proclamations to 3 per meeting failed - no second

Town Council

The Town Council will hold public hearings on four action items, including a zoning text amendment to add cultural arts as a permitted use in commercial districts, a proffer condition amendment for properties on Graham Park Road, a conditional use permit for an adult day care center, and a lease agreement with Crisis Pregnancy Centers. Additionally, the Council will adopt proclamations honoring organizations and individuals for Black History Month.

• Public hearing on ZTA 2024-003: zoning text amendment to allow Cultural Arts, Entertainment and Events in B-1 and B-2 districts
• Public hearing on PCA2025-001: proposed amendments to proffered conditions for properties at 3925 and 3955 Graham Park Road
• Public hearing on CUP2024-002: conditional use permit for an Adult Day Care Center at 3908 Lansing Court
• Public hearing on lease agreement between Town of Dumfries and Crisis Pregnancy Centers of Prince William and Fauquier Counties for Suite 180

The Dumfries Town Council approved four action items: a zoning text amendment allowing cultural arts, entertainment, and events in B-1 and B-2 districts; amendments to proffers for the Town Square development at 3925 and 3955 Graham Park Road; a conditional use permit for an adult day care center at 3908 Lansing Court; and a resolution authorizing the Town Manager to lease town-owned office space (Suite 180) to Crisis Pregnancy Centers. All votes were 4-0 with three members absent. The council also entered a closed session for personnel matters and appointed Monique Wood to the Planning Commission.

• Approved ZTA 2024-003 adding cultural arts, entertainment, and events as allowable use in B-1 and B-2 districts (4-0)
• Approved PCA2025-001 amending proffers for Town Square development at 3925 and 3955 Graham Park Road (4-0)
• Approved CUP2024-002 for adult day care center at 3908 Lansing Court (4-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing lease of Suite 180 at 17739 Main Street to Crisis Pregnancy Centers (4-0)
• Appointed Monique Wood to Planning Commission for unexpired term ending June 30, 2028 (3-0, Mayor abstained)

Town Council

The Town Council will consider a resolution confirming a Declaration of Local Emergency. The meeting includes several proclamations for Black History Month and reports from town directors. The council will also vote on a Planning Commission appointment and the Town Manager's employment agreement.

• Resolution confirming a Declaration of Local Emergency
• Appointment of Monique Wood to the Planning Commission through June 30, 2028
• Consolidation of the Town Manager's amended employment agreement
• Presentation on local tax relief for senior citizens and disabled persons
• Proclamations honoring Florida A&M, Morgan State, and Virginia Union University alumni chapters

The Dumfries Town Council approved the consent agenda, including a resolution confirming a local emergency declaration, appointing Monique Wood to the Planning Commission, and consolidating the Town Manager's amended employment agreement. The council also entered a closed session to discuss personnel matters and certified the session as compliant with Virginia law. No public hearings or citizen comments were held.

• Approved amended agenda adding closed session (7-0)
• Approved February 4, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0, 3 abstentions)
• Tabled Town Manager and Town Attorney reports to next meeting (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including emergency declaration resolution, Planning Commission appointment, and Town Manager agreement consolidation (7-0)
• Approved resolution 25-R-9 confirming local emergency declaration
• Approved resolution 25-R-10 appointing Monique Wood to Planning Commission
• Approved motion to enter closed session for personnel matters (7-0)
• Approved certification of closed session compliance (7-0)

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing to consider naming the Campbell Junkyard site at 17999 Possum Point Road as 'The Town of Dumfries Waterfront Park.' Additionally, a presentation from Dumfries Purchaser, LLC will propose ownership changes to Canal Road. The consent agenda includes scheduling a public hearing for a lease agreement with Crisis Pregnancy Centers and amending the Youth Council to a Youth Advisory Committee.

• Public hearing to name the Campbell Junkyard site (17999 Possum Point Road) as 'The Town of Dumfries Waterfront Park'
• Presentation by Dumfries Purchaser, LLC to propose ownership changes to Canal Road
• Consent agenda: schedule public hearing for lease agreement between the Town and Crisis Pregnancy Centers of Prince William and Fauquier Counties for Suite 180
• Resolution to amend the Town of Dumfries Youth Council to Town of Dumfries Youth Advisory Committee
• Treasurer's report by Kiran Uppal

The Dumfries Town Council approved naming the Campbell Junkyard Site at 17999 Possum Point Road as 'The Town of Dumfries Waterfront District' (6-0, Miles absent). They also approved a resolution renaming the Town of Dumfries Youth Council to the Town of Dumfries Youth Advisory Committee. The consent agenda was approved with item 9b removed to an action item. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved naming Campbell Junkyard Site as 'Town of Dumfries Waterfront District' (6-0)
• Approved resolution renaming Youth Council to Youth Advisory Committee (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda with item 9b removed (6-0)

Town Council

The Town Council will hear presentations on a community garden, the FY2024 audit, and housing partnerships. They will consider scheduling public hearings for a zoning text amendment to allow cultural arts and entertainment uses in B-1 and B-2 districts, proffer amendments at 3925 and 3955 Graham Park Road, and a conditional use permit for an adult day care center at 3908 Lansing Court. The consent agenda also includes approval of the annual audit report and a resolution confirming a local emergency declaration.

• Schedule public hearing for ZTA 2024-003 to add Cultural Arts, Entertainment and Events as allowable uses in B-1 and B-2 zoning districts
• Schedule public hearing for PCA2025-001, proposed proffer amendments at 3925 and 3955 Graham Park Road
• Schedule public hearing for CUP2024-002 from Gregory and Friends LLC for an Adult Day Care Center at 3908 Lansing Court
• Approval of a resolution to accept the FY2024 Annual Audit Report
• Presentation on Community Garden by Maria Martin

The Dumfries Town Council approved the FY2024 audit report, adopted amended Rules of Procedure, and made regional board appointments. The council also scheduled public hearings for zoning and conditional use permit requests. No substantive decisions were made on the community garden funding request, which was deferred to the budget cycle.

• Approved FY2024 audit report (unmodified opinion, no findings) (7-0)
• Approved amended Rules of Procedure adding 10-minute presentation limit (7-0)
• Appointed Councilman Young to Northern Virginia Cigarette Tax Board, Councilman Fields to NVRC Board, and Chair Pro Tem Miles to PCAT (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including audit acceptance and local emergency declaration (7-0)
• Scheduled public hearings for zoning text amendment ZTA 2024-003, PCA2025-001, and CUP2024-002
• Deferred Youth Council resolution amendments to January 21, 2025 meeting